| Coordinates: | 55.538, -2.152 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NT 90 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01573 (Kelso) |
Kirknewton is a small, quietly scenic parish in rural Northumberland, set in the broad valley of the River Glen on the fringes of the Cheviot Hills and not far from Wooler. The landscape is a mix of rolling arable and pastoral farmland, hedgerows and scattered stone-built farmsteads, and it sits within the traditional Glendale country that attracts walkers, birdwatchers and anglers looking for a peaceful base near the border country.
Historically the area is agricultural in character, with centuries of farming shaping local settlement patterns and a visible vernacular of limestone and sandstone buildings. Socially it retains a close-knit village feel, with parish events and rural networks still important to community life, while its quiet lanes and access to upland commons make it a modest draw for day visitors and those seeking countryside retreats.
Postcode districts covering Kirknewton
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 17 miles27.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilham Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ewart Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Akeld Parish 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Earle Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Milfield Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Yetholm Place 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Wooler Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Branxton Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ilderton Parish 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Ford Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Doddington Parish 6.8 miles11 km
- Carham Parish 6.9 miles11 km
Example postcodes in Kirknewton
NE71 6XL, NE71 6XG, NE71 6XN, NE71 6TT, NE71 6XB, NE71 6XW, NE71 6TN, NE71 6XQ, NE71 6XE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- Edinburgh Airport 55.3 miles89.1 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Chathill 17.4 miles28 km
Hotels near Kirknewton Ad
- The Border Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Collingwood Arms Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
Local points of interest
- Ewart Park Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Clifton Park Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Coldstream Priory Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Roddam Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Hirsel Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Milne Graden Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Springwood House Estate 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Kelso Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Sunlaws Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Floors Castle Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km